Internal Audit Manager

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Internal Audit Manager transforming AWG’s traditional audit practice for its cooperative food wholesale business. Leading risk-based audits, auditor development, controls evaluation, and executive reporting.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeKansas City • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transforming and modernizing internal audit functions, implementing standards-aligned methodologies, and leading risk-based audits. Possesses strong leadership capabilities to mentor staff and build relationships with executive leaders while ensuring compliance with IIA Standards and internal control frameworks.

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Internal Audit TransformationRisk Assessment MethodologiesIIA Standards KnowledgeLeadership and MentoringCIA or CPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Audit MethodologyFinancial Control PrinciplesOperational Control PrinciplesCOSO FrameworkRisk ManagementData AnalyticsChange ManagementProcess OptimizationAudit Report DraftingPerformance Feedback

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingCommunicationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPA

Industry Keywords

Internal AuditRisk Management PartnerCompliance AuditsMulti-Location Corporate AuditExecutive Presentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform and modernize the Internal Audit function into a structured, best-in-class traditional audit practice
Build, implement, and institutionalize a standards-aligned audit methodology
Drive change management to establish Internal Audit as a trusted risk management partner
Recruit, mentor, and develop Senior and Staff Auditors
Provide coaching, workpaper reviews, performance feedback, and career development pathways
Lead planning, execution, and wrap-up of risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits
Build relationships with cross-functional leaders and site general managers while maintaining independence and objectivity
Draft and present audit reports to executive leadership, defining risks, root causes, and management solutions
Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments
Monitor management action plans and audit finding remediation
Lead management requests, advisory engagements, and sensitive investigations
Report directly to the Director of Internal Audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
5+ years of progressive audit experience, including 2+ years of direct supervisory and leadership experience
Strong leadership profile with ability to mentor staff, drive organizational change, and build credibility with executive leaders
Strong command of IIA Standards
Knowledge of internal control frameworks, including COSO
Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
Knowledge of financial and operational control principles
Active CIA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification, or actively in progress
Willingness and ability to travel 15–20% nationwide
Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
Preferred: Public accounting and multi-location corporate internal audit experience
Preferred: Experience building, transforming, or formalizing an internal audit function or department framework
Preferred: Advanced executive presentation, change leadership, process optimization, and data analytics skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus